Buying Administration Assistant x 2 - National Trust : Job Details

We’re looking for a Buying Administration Assistant to join our team at the National Trust on a fixed-term basis. You’ll be facilitating the effective operation of the buying team by understanding products and trends to provide efficient and flexible support. 

This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12-months. 

The National Trust shops are hubs of excitement, we source products both locally and nationally to tell the story of the places we care for and ensure our visitors feel the spirit of wherever they may be. This is an opportunity to be creative in your approach to tasks and love products as much as we do. You'll be part of a supportive team who take great pride in the retail service they provide.

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office 2 days a week. However, there is flexibility on where you’re based at other times. You’ll be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. 

As a Buying Administrative Assistant, you’ll provide administrative support for the team, using your excellent organisational skills. There’ll also be opportunities help the team with different projects.   

You’ll manage the administration of the product life cycle effectively to ensure products meet approved standards and are processed promptly, playing a key role in helping the team create beautiful retail lines and generate income streams that support the places we care for.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in the role. 

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• An understanding of the UK retail market, including trends
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Attention to detail to ensure product details are correct
• Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to manage your workload

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

•Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

•Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

•Rental deposit loan scheme

•Season ticket loan

•EV car lease scheme 

•Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

•Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

•Flexible working whenever possible

•Employee assistance programme

•Free parking at most Trust places

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